bald-faced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bald-faced
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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During sentencing hearings, Smith was described as manipulative and someone who told "bald-faced lies".
From BBC ● May 29, 2025
Such bald-faced truth telling has long been part of Mormon journaling culture.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2023
Harden interpreted this weekend’s about-face as a bald-faced lie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2023
He called the Marshals Service‘s claim that it wasn’t a chance in policy “a case of policy spin approaching bald-faced lie.”
From Washington Times ● Aug. 17, 2022
I sit up straight like I’ve been listening all along, which is a bald-faced lie.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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